Bachelor of Computing (Cyber Security)

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

RM47,600

Intake

February, July

his course provides you with the expertise needed to excel in the fast-paced and ever-changing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry, with a specialised focus on cybersecurity. 

Through a series of specialised units, you will develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in critical areas of cybersecurity, including Data Security, Applied Cryptography, Security-Enhanced Programming, Penetration Testing and Defense, Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling. 

The curriculum blends theoretical insights with practical applications, covering both high-level topics like cryptographic techniques, secure coding practices, and developing security policies, network forensics, as well as low-level skills such as identifying vulnerabilities, testing system defenses, detecting intrusions, and managing security incidents. 

You will also learn how to tailor security solutions to specific environments, while considering cultural and ethical issues to protect individual privacy and rights. This approach ensures you are equipped to address both the technical and ethical challenges of modern cybersecurity.  

Entry requirements

Minimum English language entry requirements

ENGLISH QUALIFICATION SCORE
International English
Language Testing System (IELTS)
Overall 6.0
(no individual band below 6.0)(L6, R6, W6, S6)
Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL)
68 (band minimum W-21,
L-13, R-13, S-18)
SPM 1119 English C
GCE ‘A’ Level E
GCE ‘O’ Level C

Cut-off scores

QUALIFICATIONS SCORE
GCE-A Level/ STPM/ (best of 3 subjects) 8
A-Level Forecast 10
UEC (best of 5 selected subjects) 22
HKDSE 18
IB 28
IB Forecast 30
Ontario Gr 70%
ATAR (WACE/ SACE/ HSC/ VCE/ AUSMAT/ SAM/ MUFY) 80
WAUFP (CPS) 59
India/ Pakistan (CBSE) 70%
India/ Pakistan (HSC) 71%
Sri Lanka 8

Cut-off scores key:

GCE : General Certificate of Education
STPM : Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia
IB : International Baccalaureate
ATAR : Australian Tertiary Admission Rank – applicable to all Australian matriculation
HKDSE : Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
India : Includes All India Senior School Certificate awarded by The Central Board of Secondary School Education (CBSE), Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), Higher School Certificate (HSC) awarded by one of the State Secondary School Boards. Certificates awarded by the CBSE and the CISCE are generally considered to represent a higher level of achievement than state certificates.
Sri Lanka : GCE ‘A’ level issued by the Department of Examinations

Score Conversion for Advanced level/GCE/GCSE:
Grades awarded from 2010 onwards: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
Grades awarded up to 2009: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
AS Levels equal half of that of an Advanced Level, e.g. 3 points for an A*, 2.5 points for an A (prior to 2010)

Subject Grades Conversion for STPM : A=5, A- =4, B+ =4, B=3, B- =2, C+ = 2, C=1
The following UEC subjects are included in the aggregate of best five subject:
• Mathematics • Advance Mathematics I • Advance Mathematics II • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Business Studies • Bookkeeping and Accounts • Accounting
• Economics • History • Geography • Computing and Information Technology

Note: scores for individual prerequisites may be taken into consideration for assessment purposes.

Course Prerequisites

Mathematics.

CRL requirement

It is essential to nominate a major for CRL assessment. A syllabus must also be provided.

Professional recognition

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
• Australian Computer Society

Credit for previous study

Diploma applications will be treated on case to case basis.

Career opportunities

Cyber security analyst
• Forensic computer analyst
• Software developer
• IT analyst
• Web application developer

Course structure

Normal Intake

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
Programming Design and Implementation

Introduction to Software Engineering
Fundamental Concepts of Data Security
Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
Unix and C Programming
Data Structures and Algorithms
Linear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers
Database Systems

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
Computer Communications
Operating Systems
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography
Unix Systems Programming

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
Computing Topics

Cyber Crime and Security Enhanced Programming
Cyber Security Concepts
Elective Units*

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
Mobile Cloud Computing
Machine Learning
Capstone Computing Project 1
Elective Units**

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
Capstone Computing Project 2
Penetration Testing and Defence
Cyber Security – Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling
Elective Units***

ELECTIVE UNITS

Elective Units*

  • Requirements Engineering
  • Computer Systems
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Software Engineering Concepts

Elective Units**

  • Object Oriented Software Engineering
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms
  • Software Engineering Testing
  • Human Computer Interface

Elective Units***

  • Requirements Engineering
  • Computer Systems
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Software Engineering Concept

Mid-year Intake

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
Programming Design and Implementation
Linear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers

Database Systems
Computer Systems

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
Unix and C Programming
Data Structures and Algorithms
Introduction to Software Engineering
Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
Computer Communications
Cyber Security Concepts
Elective Units (Select the following 2 units to the total value of 50 credits)

  • Requirements Engineering
  • Mobile Application Development

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
Capstone Computing Project 1

Unix Systems Programming
Operating Systems
Fundamental Concepts of Data Security

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
Computing Topics
Penetration Testing and Defence
Cyber Security – Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling
Cyber Crime and Security Enhanced Programming

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
Capstone Computing Project 2
Mobile Cloud Computing
Machine Learning
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography

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